State Sen. Bill Montford addessed high points of this year’s legislative session that affect Gadsden County businesses, and the local economy on June 29 at the Go Gadsden breakfast meeting.
Montford told those at the Gadsden County Chamber of Commerce event that some of the problems the area faces are children not being educated properly, state employees not receiving raises, and tax cuts eroding the purpose of government.

U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham hosted a small business workshop on Tuesday, June 28, at the UF IFAS North Florida Research Center. She arrived at approximately 5 p.m., warmly greeting the audience of about 30 people as she walked to the front of the room.
Before introducing the speakers, the congresswoman emphasized what she believes most people already know: “small businesses are the backbone of our economy.” Through this workshop, she hoped to help small business owners and people interested in opening a small business “make their dreams come true.”